1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1971 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1971 Mazda 1000 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Prefect weights approximately 55 kg more than 1971 Mazda 1000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 1971 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Prefect | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |
